Job Description

To support the Category Director and Category Managers with the delivery of the category strategy and deployment of the supplier relationship management program, ensure quality issues are resolved with the supply base and monitor the PR/PO pipeline.Enter the key responsibilities of the role:Support the delivery of the category strategy and deployment of the supplier relationship management programContribute to the development of basic sourcing strategies, including identifying risks, key outputs and deliverables. Lead sourcing and negotiation for low to medium spend new agreements or renewals within own scope and escalating those that are not, analysing financial and commercial structure, engaging Legal as required and ensuring correct terms and conditions are applied Engage stakeholders to ensure renewal is required and scale is accurate Engage the appropriate business stakeholder or vendor manager to get PO raised Support Category Directors or Category Managers with SRM activities, manage allocated supplier relationships Support sourcing activities across the wider team (Category Directors or Category Managers in other categories), as required depending on workload Manage the PR/PO pipeline for the assigned Category of spendReview pipeline and Purchase Requisition queue and liaise with the Category Director and relevant Category ManagersEnsure purchase requests meet required standards - i.e. approval process has been followed, a fully signed LSEG standard contract and statement of work (if applicable) is in place, due diligence has been completed appropriately on new suppliersEnsure Category managers are kept informedKeep abreast of market and industry developments. Able to make recommendations on alternate sources of supply to inform specificationsStakeholder engagementEngage with key stakeholders across the business and key functions such as Legal, Finance and HR to progress queries and act as a point of procurement contact, with support from the Category Director and other Category Managers Engage with budget-owners to obtain key information and explain procurement processes in line with agreed process and procedures. Deal with stakeholder queries escalating as appropriate Engage with key functions to obtain information and complete necessary actions such as supplier segmentation formManaging BAUInformation technologyMaintain Procurement systems and tools (e.g. pipeline management tool, savings tracker, supplier and contract databases, Category spend metrics)Ensure that purchasing, pricing and supplier master data is kept up to date on the relevant IT systems so as to maintain procurement and planning efficienciesAssess the value added by IT systems to resources employed (e.g. assess benefits of new sourcing solutions), support the design, implementation and management of procurement systemsContract managementEnsure that relevant contracts are in place for key suppliers as assigned and supported by the Category Director.Monitor contract performance and able to identify when corrective action neededIdentify where it is necessary to vary a contract to deliver continuous improvement, draft robust variations and ensure proper approvals are soughtProvide assistance to the business and suppliers across the end to end sourcing process, i.e. reviewing purchase orders, facilitating exceptions such as payment difficulties and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services, ensuring an excellent service is provided from within Group Procurement and other key stakeholders. Escalate when appropriate Actively promote continuous improvement by challenging process and procedure to identify and implement valid improvementsEnter the essential experience and skills required:

• Significant experience in buying / procurement
• Commercially minded and proficient negotiator
• Ability to liaise with and manage suppliers
• Experience in market and category analysis
• Ability to assess, prioritise workload and meet deadlines
• Strong IT skills (Office programs especially, Procurement systems desirable), ability to provide management information to assist sourcing and contract management process
• Ability to build relationships, influence and act as an expert across the organisation up to senior management level
• General analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills
• Pro-active behaviour that demonstrates initiative and positive work ethic to ensure activities are delivered to the required time, budget and quality
• Maximise opportunities, i.e. challenges ways of working, adopts Group practices, seeks and provides information and clarification
• Teamwork - ability to work with other category teams, both a local and an off-shore to deliver services to stakeholders
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Educated to degree level
• Experience or familiarity with one or more of the following technology Procurement categories-

• Candidate should know to negotiate Software Licensing agreements (SaaS)
• Technology Hardware (e.g. Servers, Routers, Switches, Mainframes, Storage, Telecom etc)
• Should have worked on Mid and big deals (managed spend)
• Should have experience in handling global requirements (both in H/W and S/W)
• Contribute to the development of basic sourcing strategies, including identifying risks, key outputs and deliverables.

Desirable

• Procurement / supply operation qualification, e.g. MCIPS or IAACM, or working towards the qualification
• Experience of procurement in a Financial Services Regulated Environment, Information Services Companies; FinTechs; Global, multi-country organisations preferred

LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas and are committed to sustainability across our global business. You will experience the critical role we have in helping to re-engineer the financial ecosystem to support and drive sustainable economic growth. Together, we are aiming to achieve this growth by accelerating the just transition to net zero, enabling growth of the green economy and creating inclusive economic opportunity.LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyones race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants\' and employees\' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.Please take a moment to read this carefully, as it describes what personal information London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) (we) may hold about you, what its used for, and how its obtained, .If you are submitting as a Recruitment Agency Partner, it is essential and your responsibility to ensure that candidates applying to LSEG are aware of this privacy notice.

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